{"id":2301,"date":"2022-05-23T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T08:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=2301"},"modified":"2023-03-01T15:43:04","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T15:43:04","slug":"cheap-3d-scanner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-scanners\/cheap-3d-scanner\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Cheap 3D Scanners 2023 (That Work Well)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So you&#8217;re interested in getting into 3D scanning? First thing you&#8217;ll need: a <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-3d-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7612\">3D scanner<\/a>. You could also make your own <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-diy-3d-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7613\">DIY 3D scanner<\/a>, but this requires time, effort and skill, and many would prefer to buy their own affordable 3D scanner online and save the hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, you also don&#8217;t want to break the bank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a $20,000 professional piece of kit designed for precise prototypes and industry, you just want an easy-to-use, accurate and affordable 3D scanner you can use to scan your favorite miniatures and other fun designs, or even to scan you and your friends\/family&#8217;s faces to 3D print them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, we&#8217;ve put together the absolute top picks for low-cost 3D scanners that still work great, from the lowest price range of $150 (though you have to build most of it yourself), to the $500-ish price range we recommend to get a good quality scanner &#8211; our Revopoint POP scanner is this price and we&#8217;re very happy with it &#8211; and also some more premium options for precise detail scanning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-17f5da06 no-title-margin gb-container-3ce39208\" id=\"question-box-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-cb7186aa gb-grid-wrapper-13867f42\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-aa6aefb5 gb-grid-column-44ad68b8\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aa6aefb5 gb-container-44ad68b8\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a1cd5870\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a1cd5870 gb-image-01dc0c8a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/circle-wavy-question-duotone.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"circle-wavy-question-duotone\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5b8fa74e gb-grid-column-f8c4bfec\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5b8fa74e gb-container-f8c4bfec\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5fa8a6ad gb-headline-text gb-headline-ec198c29\">What Makes a Good Cheap 3D Scanner?<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Price-performance ratio<\/strong> <\/strong>&#8212; offering bang for their buck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Accuracy and resolution<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Versatility<\/strong> <\/strong>&#8212; are they portable, and can they be used both handheld and stationary?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Ease of use<\/strong> <\/strong>&#8212; from simple setup, to software compatibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-83cdb000 no-title-margin gb-grid-wrapper-7adea6aa\" id=\"product-pick-3col\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b326237e gb-grid-column-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b326237e gb-container-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-59f6a631 gb-headline-text gb-headline-4be81436\">BUDGET PICK<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c2fcdece\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c2fcdece gb-image-23bd419a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revopoint-POP.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Revopoint-POP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revopoint-POP.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revopoint-POP-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revopoint-POP-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d3e2f17 gb-headline-text gb-headline-ca240b68\"><strong><strong>Revopoint POP<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-588c85ba gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Has a grip for holding it to scan people\/bodies, and turnstile and stationary object scanning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1592b641 gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">0.3mm accuracy and 8fps scanning<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-7b3cbc5c gb-button-wrapper-6a671681\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-10905d9e gb-button-text gb-button-primary-default\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1824119&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=113735&amp;urllink=shop%2Erevopoint3d%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fpop%2D3d%2Dscanner%3Fvariant%3D41847467540667&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11509\">Available Revopoint here<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0ef10561 gb-grid-column-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ef10561 gb-container-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-433a224c gb-headline-text gb-headline-4be81436\">MID-RANGE PICK<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c42b8ac9\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c42b8ac9 gb-image-23bd419a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Matter-and-form-V2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Matter and form V2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Matter-and-form-V2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Matter-and-form-V2-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Matter-and-form-V2-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-296bf5eb gb-headline-text gb-headline-ca240b68\"><strong><strong><strong>Matter &amp; Form V2<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f875aade gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Accurate 0.1mm scan quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-082fcf57 gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Powerful stationary scanner for intricate 25x18cm objects<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-32b0ac19 gb-button-wrapper-6a671681\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e13de70b gb-button-text gb-button-primary-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/l\/matter-and-form-3d-scanner-v2-quickscan\/sk\/MG2XNW0S?aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11510\">Available At matterhackers here<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-ccfef097 gb-button-text gb-button-secondary-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=matter%20and%20form&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=30706c8eca232174900488c57f3e603b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11511\">Amazon here<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d0a0cbfe gb-grid-column-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d0a0cbfe gb-container-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-10b2f6e2 gb-headline-text gb-headline-4be81436\">PREMIUM PICK<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-11f254d8\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-11f254d8 gb-image-23bd419a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Einscan-SE.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Einscan SE\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Einscan-SE.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Einscan-SE-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Einscan-SE-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d443bc70 gb-headline-text gb-headline-ca240b68\"><strong><strong><strong>Shining 3D EinScan SE<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e2ac65f7 gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">&#8220;Cheapest professional-level 3D scanner&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-55669b46 gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Scans 70x70x70cm objects to 0.1mm scan accuracy and can rotate objects<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-3d861e99 gb-button-wrapper-6a671681\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-2520c7c7 gb-button-text gb-button-primary-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/productivity-tools\/3d-scanners\/einscan-se.html?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11512\">Available AT Dynamism here<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-c57408ea gb-button-text gb-button-secondary-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=shining%203d%20einscan%20se&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=0fc54e76932699ddb776e5f4ea65c667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11513\">Amazon here<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;font-size:11px\">3DSourced is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9572\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Name and brand<\/th><th>Type of 3D scanner<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best price available at:<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Revopoint POP<\/td><td>Stationary\/Handheld<\/td><td>$500<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1824119&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=113735&amp;urllink=shop%2Erevopoint3d%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fpop%2D3d%2Dscanner%3Fvariant%3D41847467540667&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11514\">Revopoint 3D here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BQ Ciclop<\/td><td>Laser triangulation<\/td><td>around $165<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=ciclop%203d%20scanner&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=7416b335d9eabcefe9e566cecd35bb55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11515\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>XYZ 1.0 Pro<\/td><td>Low cost handheld 3D scanner<\/td><td>$445<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=xyzprinting%203d%20scanner&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=4908946ab087de804bfbcb8fb7b2e256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11516\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revopoint POP 2<\/td><td>Stationary\/Handheld\/Color<\/td><td>$699<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/revopoint-pop-2-3d-high-precision-scanner-with-0-05mm-accuracy-premium-package-up-to-10-fps-scan-speed-micro-structured-light-binocular-proprietary-technology-2-in-1-versatility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11517\" data-lasso-name=\"Revopoint POP 2 3D High-Precision Scanner with 0.05mm Accuracy\">Revopoint 3D here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sol 3D scanner<\/td><td>Laser triangulation<\/td><td>$799<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37eO9oq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11518\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matter &amp; Form V2<\/td><td>Desktop 3D scanner<\/td><td>$749<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=matter%20and%20form%203d%20scanner&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=af0acceb40e85da356e8e196400f3de8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11519\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shining 3D Einscan SE<\/td><td>Stationary 3D scanner<\/td><td>$1,199<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=shining%203d%20einscan%20se&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=0fc54e76932699ddb776e5f4ea65c667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11520\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scantech iReal 2E<\/td><td>Handheld 3D scanner<\/td><td>$3,980<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3d-scantech.com\/product\/ireal-2e-color-3d-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11521\">Scantech site<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shining 3D Einscan SP<\/td><td>Stationary 3D scanner<\/td><td>$2,599<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=shining%203d%20einscan%20sp&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=3223301d7778451e374fbfa56c141ad0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11522\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-cheap-3d-scanners-under-500\">Cheap 3D Scanners Under $500<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Revopoint POP &#8211; Best Cheap 3D Scanner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: around $500<\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1824119&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=113735&amp;urllink=shop%2Erevopoint3d%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fpop%2D3d%2Dscanner%3Fvariant%3D41847467540667&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7619\">Available at Revopoint store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> 0.3 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max Scan Volume:<\/strong> 210 x 130 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology: <\/strong>Structured light &amp; infrared scanning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speed\/Frame Rate:<\/strong> 8fps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revopoint-POP.jpeg\" alt=\"Revopoint POP low-cost 3D scanner\" class=\"wp-image-14955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revopoint-POP.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revopoint-POP-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revopoint-POP-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-02b380cc gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d3892566 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4c1a2b72 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c1a2b72 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8549fc1d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-640b3f61 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Versatile scanning options.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1e572664 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Lightweight and can easily be fit into any backpack.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-caae9945 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Good price for performance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-53e9dfd1 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53e9dfd1 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4603f8b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4fb25f1 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The scanner can often lose track of the object.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Revopoint POP is one of the best low-cost 3D scanners around, with a single frame accuracy of up to 0.3mm, and the versatility to be used portably to scan faces, bodies and animals, as well as a stationary scanner for sculptures, prototypes and other objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weighing just 200g, it\u2019s portable and light, and can easily fit into any backpack or transporting equipment you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you use iOS or Android, MacOS or Windows, it\u2019s compatible with your smartphone, tablet or laptop, and connects seamlessly via USB to scan and export \u2014 and can export in STL, OBJ or PLY file formats. It comes with cables to connect to PC or Mac, as well as a portable stick that connects to your smartphone for previewing your scans in handheld mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For scanning faces, the infrared sensors (similar to more expensive 3D scanners like the Einscan H) makes for a zero-glare solution that doesn\u2019t hurt your eyes, and helps with scanning darker features (though dark hair will still be a problem).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire kit includes a smartphone rig, mount and grip, LED light to support scanning, mini tripod, and a turntable for scanning stationary objects. Revopoint bundle the POP 3D scanner with their own software for editing and optimizing your scans, including multiple continuous splicing, making it a great all-around affordable 3D scanner workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-da68e3e5\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-scanners\/revopoint-pop-2-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16184\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7620\">Revopoint POP 2 3D scanner review<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-bq-ciclop-great-cheap-3d-scanner-under-200\">BQ Ciclop &#8212; Great Cheap 3D Scanner Under $200<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable editor-rich-text__editable\">\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> 0.5mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> around $150 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=ciclop%203d%20scanner&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=7416b335d9eabcefe9e566cecd35bb55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7621\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan time:<\/strong>&nbsp;2-8 mins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum scan volume:<\/strong>&nbsp;200 x 200 x 205 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-68a0e8ef gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-e05eda4d gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a547e823 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a547e823 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b386e226 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-16bb1146 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can easily be modified to individual preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1bbc7d01 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Easy to build.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a35ba0f4 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Precise and accurate scans thanks to the laser triangulation technology used.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-49555680 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-49555680 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-179dcd0a gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e1b4a0e9 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Will take some time to set up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most 3D printing experts will know of BQ&#8217;s <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7622\">3D printer<\/a> range. In addition to their printers, BQ also designed the Ciclop, an affordable 3D scanner that&#8217;s completely open-source. You can either build it yourself at home if you prefer a DIY project, or buy it pre-assembled online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This nifty budget 3D scanner has a good scanning volume &#8212; up to 250 x 205 mm &#8212; so it&#8217;s no slouch for the price. It utilizes laser triangulation technology, so you don&#8217;t need to hold the scanner and move it around the object. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And since it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/open-source-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7623\">open-source<\/a>, you can modify it however you want &#8212; following the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/reprap-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7624\">RepRap 3D printer<\/a> philosophy. It&#8217;s a great cheap laser scanner, and one of the best value 3D scanners out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/BQ-Ciclop-cheap-3D-scanner-assembly-guide.jpg\" alt=\"bq ciclop 3d scanner assembly guide\" class=\"wp-image-2313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/BQ-Ciclop-cheap-3D-scanner-assembly-guide.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/BQ-Ciclop-cheap-3D-scanner-assembly-guide-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of specs, it&#8217;s actually very good for the price &#8212; with resolutions between 0.3-0.5mm. You can easily scan to a <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-software\/best-free-3d-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7625\">free 3D software<\/a> tool (the BQ Ciclop comes with Horus) via Bluetooth or USB, though experienced makers may prefer to work in a more <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/professional-3d-software-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7626\">professional 3D software<\/a> package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the BQ Ciclop is a plucky, low-cost 3D scanner that&#8217;s great for new makers looking to get 3D scanning. One drawback is that it isn&#8217;t the easiest 3D scanner to assemble, so less experienced DIY-ers may opt to buy it pre-assembled online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>XYZprinting Handheld 2.0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?tag=3dsourced-20&amp;k=XYZprinting+Handheld+2.0&amp;crid=1WOJHB3VKHPZW&amp;sprefix=xyzprinting+handheld+2.0%2Caps%2C140&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7627\">Check price on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> 0.2 mm &#8211; 1.5 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max Scan Volume:<\/strong> 100 x 100 x 200 cm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology: <\/strong>Stereo imaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speed\/Frame Rate:<\/strong> 40 fps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/XYZ-handheld-scanner-2.0.jpeg\" alt=\"xyz handheld 2.0 3d scanner\" class=\"wp-image-16167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/XYZ-handheld-scanner-2.0.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/XYZ-handheld-scanner-2.0-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/XYZ-handheld-scanner-2.0-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7856e53f gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-07022bb2 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1b3b0bdc gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b3b0bdc gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a0d024ee gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2050b6f gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Large scan size.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1eb57a5c gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Full-color scanning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cbaa2b65 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Three scan modes optimized for capturing objects, headshots and portraits, and full-body scans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9531c71c gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9531c71c gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e9c29a00 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8b899d7e gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Tethered to USB cable. The device needs a computer to be able to scan objects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Building on the success of its first low-cost 3D scanner, XYZ is back with the new XYZprinting 3D Scanner 2.0, promising, rather grandly, 3D scanning for a new frontier. Much of the focus here is on wiping out the reliability issues of the original while also increasing the resolution substantially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powered by an Intel RealSense module, the XYZprinting 3D Scanner 2.0 leans on portability, fast scanning, and greater detail as its chief attributes. It employs two cameras equipped with stereo imaging technology to measure the depth, shape, and size of objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Housed in a light and compact shell (itself designed to fit comfortably in the hand or clip onto a laptop or PC screen) weighing a feathery 382 g are some impressive specifications. It features full-color scanning at up to 1920 x 1080p at 40 FPS and 640 x 480 at 30 FPS depth imaging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resolution sits at a decent 0.2 mm to 1.5 mm, far better than the original\u2019s 1.0 to 2.5 mm. It has a 25-60 cm operating range and a scanning distance of 20-120 cm. Alongside it boasts a max scan size of 100 x 100 x 200 cm for quick scanning of relatively large objects or bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firing up the XYZprinting 3D Scanner 2.0 gives you three modes: one tuned to capture objects, one optimized for headshots and portraits, and the last designed for full-body scans. Scanning is the usual process of capturing an object from multiple angles. The scanner then creates a digital mesh model replica, exportable to STL, OBJ, PLY, and FBX file formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the XYZprinting Handheld 2.0 punches above its price point and is a sound investment for those that need an affordable 3D scanner. The only negative is that the scanner is tethered to a USB cable, which detracts a little from its overall portability as you\u2019ll always need a computer to scan objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-low-cost-3d-scanners-500\">Low Cost 3D Scanners ($500+)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Revopoint POP 2 &#8211; Best Under $1000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $699 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/revopoint-pop-2-3d-high-precision-scanner-with-0-05mm-accuracy-premium-package-up-to-10-fps-scan-speed-micro-structured-light-binocular-proprietary-technology-2-in-1-versatility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11523\" data-lasso-name=\"Revopoint POP 2 3D High-Precision Scanner with 0.05mm Accuracy\">Available at Revopoint Official store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precision<\/strong>: 0.05 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan Speed:<\/strong> 10 FPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum Scan Volume<\/strong>: 20 x 20 x 20 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single Capture Range<\/strong>: 210 x 130 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Working Distance<\/strong>: 150 &#8211; 400 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Point Cloud Distance \/ Single-Frame Accuracy<\/strong>: 0.15 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Revopoint-POP-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Revopoint POP 2 3D scanner\" class=\"wp-image-18687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Revopoint-POP-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Revopoint-POP-2-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Revopoint-POP-2-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-00fdc288 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-ae15a605 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3d633c17 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3d633c17 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0dd3aac5 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8cf10176 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Versatile scanning options.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-172c8415 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Lightweight and can easily be fit into any backpack.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dd6b0371 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can accurately scan faces and bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-65727484 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-65727484 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d815e53f gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5b9ca065 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Distorted scans can occur when automatically meshing clouds while face scanning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We already feature the Revopoint POP on our affordable 3D scanner review, but the newer upgraded version, the POP 2, improves in almost every area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the best, if not the best 3D scanner under a thousand dollars, and works superbly for stationary scanning (it comes with a movable turntable to scan all sides), handheld scanning of objects, faces, bodies and more, as well as accurate color scanning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-3.jpg\" alt=\"3D scanning a toy for prototyping with the Revopoint POP 2 3D scanner\" class=\"wp-image-18686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-3-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scanning a toy with the Revopoint POP 2 using the &#8220;fill holes&#8221; setting (often leave it off and sort any errors in post).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Unable to scan black color parts with the 3D scanner\" class=\"wp-image-18692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-3-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-3-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-3-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">However, you can&#8217;t scan black or shiny features unless you spray them to become visible to the camera.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If budget is important, then the standard POP is fine. But, if you want that extra quality, the POP 2 offers up to 0.05mm precision (vs 0.3mm for the POP), a faster 10fps scan speed (vs 8fps on the POP), and it can scan smaller parts, starting at 20mm<strong>\u00b3 <\/strong>vs the original POP\u2019s 30mm<strong>\u00b3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Testing the calibration of the Revopoint POP 2 3D scanner\" class=\"wp-image-18684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">During our test and review, the calibration showed an accuracy of around 0.07mm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It scanned color images well when we tested it on some kids toys and a multi-color Rubik\u2019s cube, and scanned faces accurately (but don&#8217;t select the &#8220;fill holes&#8221; setting as it will create deformed faces by creating a mesh cloud that includes background noise).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, it&#8217;s probably the best cheap 3D scanners around &#8211; standard scanning, face scanning, color, or entire body scanning, it&#8217;s good for all uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"Color 3D scanning with the Revopoint POP 2, one of the best 3D scanners under $1,000\" class=\"wp-image-18683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image.png 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Color scanning and editing test.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c3529d2a\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read the full review<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-scanners\/revopoint-pop-2-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16184\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11524\">Revopoint POP 2 hands-on test and review<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-68b82918\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Compare<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-scanners\/revopoint-pop-vs-pop-2-vs-mini-3d-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18463\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11525\">Revopoint POP vs POP 2 and MINI<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-sol-3d-scanner-low-cost-laser-scanner\">Sol 3D scanner &#8212; Low cost laser scanner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $799 \u2014&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37eO9oq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7628\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> up to 0.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan volume:<\/strong>&nbsp;up to 170 x 170 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan speed<\/strong>: 10 min in Turbo mode, 20 min normally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sol-Low-Cost-3D-scanner.jpg\" alt=\"sol low cost 3D scanner\" class=\"wp-image-6962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sol-Low-Cost-3D-scanner.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sol-Low-Cost-3D-scanner-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sol-Low-Cost-3D-scanner-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ab7d35b gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-4ca771ba gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5294269f gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5294269f gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-55f9ec68 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-07425d9e gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Includes two modes, near mode and far mode, allowing users to scan objects of different sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a74b3601 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Easy to use software.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f84b27ca gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can be used for both business and home purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-63e38a84 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-63e38a84 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-318935c5 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c1e376e9 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can have difficulty scanning white and black objects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Costing under $1,000, the Sol 3D scanner is an affordable laser scanner capable of scanning small and medium-sized objects with strong accuracy. For small parts or objects, it has a specialized <strong>Near Mode<\/strong> option, and for larger objects, you can use <strong>Far Mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialized 3D scanning software comes with the Sol scanner, easily enabling you to export object scans in either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/sites-for-stl-files-3d-printer-models-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7629\">STL<\/a> or any other file formats, for either 3D printing in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-software\/best-3d-slicer-printer-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7630\">3D slicer<\/a>, or importing into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-software\/best-3d-cad-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7631\">3D CAD software tool<\/a> for editing and optimizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scanner is positioned towards hobbyists as well as entrepreneurs looking to expand their product range presentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Facebook now letting anyone upload 360-degree images of their products that customers and fans can view, it has never been more important to have 3D scans of your best-sellers, with the Sol perfectly suited for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, it\u2019s a great low cost 3D scanner for effective scanning of small and medium objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-matter-form-v2-3d-scanner\">Matter &amp; Form V2 3D Scanner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $749 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=matter%20and%20form%203d%20scanner&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=af0acceb40e85da356e8e196400f3de8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7632\">Available on Amazon worldwide here<\/a> \/ <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/l\/matter-and-form-3d-scanner-v2-quickscan\/sk\/MG2XNW0S?aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7633\">Available on Matterhackers here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan volume<\/strong>: 250 x 180 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accuracy:&nbsp;<\/strong>within 0.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan speed:&nbsp;<\/strong>up to 65 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Matter-and-Form-V2-Scanner.jpg\" alt=\"matter and form v2 3d scanning a vase\" class=\"wp-image-2316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Matter-and-Form-V2-Scanner.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Matter-and-Form-V2-Scanner-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Matter and Form scanner is ideal for stationary objects, such as this vase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-82201786 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-aa1e0fe7 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1818a65d gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1818a65d gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b2093ff4 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8fb75dd5 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The software is straightforward and easy to use.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1f384fd0 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Very fast scanning with the quick scan feature.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-94a1a659 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can be folded up, making it very portable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-fa744415 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fa744415 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-81d1e033 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2891223b gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can have trouble picking up fine details.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9219d91b gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Lighting can be tough to get right when scanning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Featuring very accurate scanning at up to 0.1mm due to its 2 lasers and HD-CMOS sensor, the Matter &amp; Form V2 is up there as the most precise cheap 3D scanner under $1,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many of these desktop 3D scanners, the Matter &amp; Form comes with its own 3D software tool for editing and transferring files, and comes with Mfstudio and Quickscan for fast 65-second scanning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to 3D print your scans, you can seamlessly import them into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-software\/3d-printer-software-for-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7634\">3D printer software<\/a> and either print remotely via WiFi, or slice and export to a USB or SD card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only thing that may rule it out for some people is its relatively small maximum scanning size. Because it sits stationary when scanning, it can only scan objects that fit on its scanning platform (up to 25cm tall and 18cm diameter), so those who plan on scanning people or larger objects will prefer a handheld scanner instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, it&#8217;s a fantastic, very precise 3D scanner perfect for scanning intricate, small objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-shining-3d-einscan-se-best-value-3d-scanner\">Shining 3D EinScan-SE &#8212; Best value 3D scanner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $1,199 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=shining%203d%20einscan%20se&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=0fc54e76932699ddb776e5f4ea65c667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7635\">Available on Amazon worldwide here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/productivity-tools\/3d-scanners\/einscan-se.html?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7636\">Available on Dynamism Store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan accuracy<\/strong>: a single shot is within 0.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan range:<\/strong>&nbsp;single scan &#8211; 200 x 150 mm \/ maximum scan range &#8211; 700 x 700 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan speed:<\/strong>&nbsp;a single shot under 8 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9a873fe gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-92d0706a gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-37e894a7 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-37e894a7 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aa1400ef gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a683628a gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Single shot accuracy is within 0.1mm, making it highly accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-09fa5d47 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">8-second scanning time and 2-minute 360-degree automatic scan mode make it very fast at scanning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-cb895cc0 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb895cc0 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-69d3b8f9 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f9d942d7 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can be difficult to scan in brightly lit areas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Proclaimed the &#8220;cheapest professional level 3D scanner&#8221; by Shining 3D, their EinScan SE model is their entry-level 3D scanner. Some of their other scanners, for example the Einscan Pro 2X can cost upwards of $7,000, though just because it&#8217;s their cheapest scanner doesn&#8217;t mean the EinScan SE isn&#8217;t impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can scan up to 70 x 70 x 70 cm, which should be enough for your printing needs unless you&#8217;re scanning entire cars, or people. Moreover, it&#8217;s accurate to 0.1mm so scan quality will absolutely not be a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can either have the object being scanned rotate, or do so yourself, the EinScan-SE supports a variety of options. Overall, it&#8217;s impressive for the price and a very strong 3D scanner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Einscan-SE-Shining-3D-Cheap-scanner.jpg\" alt=\"einscan SE shining 3d cheap scanner\" class=\"wp-image-2317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Einscan-SE-Shining-3D-Cheap-scanner.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Einscan-SE-Shining-3D-Cheap-scanner-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>iPhone With LiDAR Scanner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?tag=3dsourced-20&amp;k=iphone+13+pro&amp;crid=3NN5AJPCLR9KJ&amp;sprefix=iphone+13+pr%2Caps%2C183&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7637\">Check price on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology: <\/strong>LiDAR sensor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compatible Devices: <\/strong>iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPad Pro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone-13-Pro-LIDAR-scanner.jpeg\" alt=\"iphone 13 pro lidar scanner\" class=\"wp-image-16170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone-13-Pro-LIDAR-scanner.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone-13-Pro-LIDAR-scanner-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone-13-Pro-LIDAR-scanner-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-946effbd gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-0cbaa282 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4413b49f gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4413b49f gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c52dc4ee gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7d4593d6 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Very convenient as many of you may already own an iPhone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a23c7547 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Its portability makes it one of the best for on-the-go 3D scanning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-bc207b61 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bc207b61 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5af1dd45 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-00321713 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Results aren&#8217;t as good as regular 3D scanners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You may already have one of the best cheap 3D scanners in your pocket right now &#8211; an iPhone. The latest additions to Apple&#8217;s iPhone lineup, namely the iPhone 12 and 13 Pro family, along with the iPad Pro, feature a LiDAR sensor integrated into the camera assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Light Detection And Ranging, or in simple terms, 3D laser scanning, beams light onto an object and then measures the time it takes for the light to reach back to the sensor to capture the size, shape, and other characteristics. It does not just scan objects but also 3D spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sensor is chiefly equipped to boost the iPhone&#8217;s ability to capture crisp and clear images in less than ideal light conditions, but when paired with an appropriate app becomes a decent 3D scanner. The results aren&#8217;t quite on par with what you&#8217;d get with a dedicated 3D scanner, but they aren&#8217;t half bad for a device with a cheap LiDAR scanner you likely already own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A growing number of apps make full use of the iPhone LiDAR sensor to scan and create 3D models, ready for export in various popular formats, which you can then edit in CAD software. Apps like Canvas, 3D Scanner, and Polycam are excellent starting points. Most are free, too, meaning you can 3D scan for no extra cost if you&#8217;re already the owner of one of the latest iPhones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>iReal 2E color 3D scanner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: $3,980<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3d-scantech.com\/product\/ireal-2e-color-3d-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7638\">More info at Scantech store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> up to 0.2 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accuracy:<\/strong> up to 0.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 850g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scantech-iReal-2E-low-cost-3D-scanner.jpeg\" alt=\"Scantech iReal 2E 3D scanner\" class=\"wp-image-14800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scantech-iReal-2E-low-cost-3D-scanner.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scantech-iReal-2E-low-cost-3D-scanner-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scantech-iReal-2E-low-cost-3D-scanner-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ca89cd8b gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-e1b99c97 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6562d597 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6562d597 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f198e1be gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-466b7d25 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">User friendly and requires no training.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6cd5ec57 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">One of the fastest handheld 3D scanners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e309d8cb gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">High-quality scanning with its red VCSEL structured light technology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0620ffc9 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0620ffc9 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ba6fce45 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-49df48aa gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The price might be too high for someone on a budget.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While not as cheap as some other options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3d-scantech.com\/product\/ireal-2e-color-3d-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7639\">Scantech\u2019s iReal 2E<\/a> is one of the most cost-effective professional handheld color 3D scanners on the market, capable of extraordinary accuracy and precise 3D object scans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s specially designed for 3D scanning medium and large objects and human body scanning, equipped with four scanning modes: features, texture, markers, and mixed, giving you great flexibility for scanning different types of objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It features a large 580 x 550 mm field of view making it easy for beginners to operate, and a long 280 &#8211; 1000 mm scanning distance, ideal for larger items that lower-cost 3D scanners simply can\u2019t manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scantech-iReal-2E-Scanning-a-3D-Object.jpeg\" alt=\"ireal 2E Scantech 3D scanning an object\" class=\"wp-image-14802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scantech-iReal-2E-Scanning-a-3D-Object.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scantech-iReal-2E-Scanning-a-3D-Object-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scantech-iReal-2E-Scanning-a-3D-Object-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the iReal 2E color 3D scanner adopts infrared structured light technologies, with key advantages across invisible light scanning, environment\/material adaptability (such as performing well on human hair, dark objects or under strong sunlight), and so many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, if you are looking for a reasonably priced 3D scanner that can handle professional applications, this could be perfect for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s powerful and with the scanning modes and large field of view, it&#8217;s also very versatile. The iReal 2E is particularly useful for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Human body modeling<\/strong> &#8212; customization and re-creation of artistic portraits, film, video, game, VR, AR and other CG character modeling, medical rehabilitation, human body parts customization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Art and design<\/strong> &#8212; medium and large-sized sculptures, cultural relics, college art training, clothing design, creative design, and derivative product development, etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reverse engineering<\/strong> &#8212; castings, forgings, sanitary ware and other products with low precision requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3D printing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-shining-3d-einscan-sp\">Shining 3D EinScan-SP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $2,599 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=shining%203d%20einscan%20sp&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=3223301d7778451e374fbfa56c141ad0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7640\">Available on Amazon worldwide here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/productivity-tools\/3d-scanners\/einscan-sp.html?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7641\">Available on Dynamism Store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan range:<\/strong>&nbsp;single scan &#8211; 200 x 150 mm \/ max scan range &#8211; 1200mm\u00b3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accuracy:<\/strong>&nbsp;single-shot accuracy under 0.05 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong>&nbsp;single shot speed of under 4 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-398239cb gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-21c404ba gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-ffd45782 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ffd45782 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5e8ee6e9 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1c0d32c7 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Fast full object scanning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5ed28970 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Competitive scan quality despite its lower cost.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e06d121b gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e06d121b gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-49180205 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-449fb5d9 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Has a fairly restricted scan volume while using auto-mode.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ececf720 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">A scanning spray will be needed when scanning dark and shiny areas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Having included the EinScan-SE, we had to also include its bigger brother, the EinScan-SP, as they&#8217;re both such standout 3D scanners. It&#8217;s not as cheap, and in fact, $2,500 is a lot of money, but compared to some industrial 3D scanners that can cost $50,000 plus, it&#8217;s comparatively inexpensive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas the EinScan-SE is accurate to 0.1mm, the SP is accurate to 0.05mm, an astonishing level of precision. This will result in clean, accurate and crisp 3D scans that can in turn be made into stunning 3D prints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it can scan larger objects, up to 120 x 120 x 120 cm, so unless you need to scan entire rooms or cars, you should definitely have enough space with the EinScan-SP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1281\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Shining-3D-EinScan-SP.png?fit=1024%2C596&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"einscan SP 3d scanner by shining 3d scanning a face\" class=\"wp-image-2318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Shining-3D-EinScan-SP.png 1281w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Shining-3D-EinScan-SP-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Shining-3D-EinScan-SP-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Shining-3D-EinScan-SP-1024x596.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Makes A Good Cheap 3D Scanner &#8211; Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Portable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A handheld and portable cheap 3D scanner allows for more freedom of movement to capture scans of all shapes and sizes, even those located in hard-to-reach places. Better yet, a scanner that works in both stationary and handheld modes offers the best of both worlds. Furthermore, portability usually means lightweight, making scanning more manageable and less of a strain when capturing an object from multiple angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resolution determines the quality of the 3D model obtained after scanning an object. Around 1 mm to 2 mm is a good starting point, but go lower if possible; ideally, about 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm to give you the best possible results on a budget. You\u2019ll find cheap 3D scanners like the Matter &amp; Form V2 3D Scanner drop to as low as 0.1 mm, but these tend to carry a higher price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Scan Volume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This determines the size of the maximum scannable area you can capture in one go. Lean towards cheap 3D scanners with large scan volumes if you plan to make full-body scans as these reduce the number of angles you\u2019ll need for a complete scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Ease of Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the technology behind 3D scanners is relatively complex, the actual scanning process doesn\u2019t have to be. Look for scanners with one-touch scanning, multiple optimized modes, and user-friendly accompanying software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Export File Formats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good cheap 3D scanner needs to offer the ability to export scans to file formats that will be useful to you and compatible with CAD software. STL, OBJ, and PLY are generally available on most budget 3D scanners but check beforehand if you need a less standard format.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f71037d7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-87453928\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xml:space=\"preserve\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle r=\"15\" cy=\"437\" cx=\"136\"><\/circle><circle r=\"15\" cy=\"437\" cx=\"196\"><\/circle><path d=\"M467 0H316c-36.219 0-66.522 25.808-73.491 60H90V45C90 20.187 69.813 0 45 0S0 20.187 0 45v452c0 8.284 6.716 15 15 15h482c8.284 0 15-6.716 15-15V45c0-24.813-20.187-45-45-45zM60 482H30V45c0-8.271 6.729-15 15-15s15 6.729 15 15v437zM211 90h90v30h-90V90zm60 60v8.787l-15 15-15-15V150h30zm151 332H90v-91h332v91zM211 316c0-24.813 20.187-45 45-45s45 20.187 45 45-20.187 45-45 45-45-20.187-45-45zm211 45H315.959C325.397 348.456 331 332.871 331 316c0-41.355-33.645-75-75-75s-75 33.645-75 75c0 16.871 5.603 32.456 15.041 45H90V90h91v45c0 8.284 6.716 15 15 15h15v15c0 3.978 1.581 7.793 4.394 10.607l30 30C248.322 208.536 252.161 210 256 210s7.678-1.464 10.606-4.393l30-30A15.004 15.004 0 0 0 301 165v-15h15c8.284 0 15-6.716 15-15V90h91v271zm0-316v15H273.58c6.192-17.459 22.865-30.1 42.42-30.1h108.58A45.375 45.375 0 0 0 422 45zm60 437h-30V45c0-8.271 6.729-15 15-15s15 6.729 15 15v437z\"><\/path><path d=\"M376 422H256c-8.284 0-15 6.716-15 15s6.716 15 15 15h120c8.284 0 15-6.716 15-15s-6.716-15-15-15z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">What You Can Do With a Cheap 3D Scanner &#8211; Uses and Applications<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Education and Schools &#8211;<\/strong> For developing 3D CAD modeling skills, design lessons, and general STEM education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3D Printing<\/strong> &#8211; Scan real-world objects and convert them into 3D printed objects. Especially useful for those that don\u2019t want to create 3D models from scratch in CAD software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design &#8211;<\/strong> Rough, rapid prototypes based on real-world objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3D Room Scans &#8211;<\/strong> Renovation, digital real estate house viewings, interior design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AR and Animation &#8211;<\/strong> game development, app development, digital art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668185198931\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Which Is the Best Cheap 3D Scanner?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.revopoint3d.com\/collections\/3d-scanners\/products\/pop-3d-scanner?ref=pnxh8b9fyn&amp;variant=41847467540667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Revopoint POP<\/a> is one of the most versatile cheap 3D scanners, thanks to both stationary and handheld modes, along with the tripod and turntable that ships alongside the scanner.<\/p>\n<p>Among the best cheap stationary 3D scanners for objects, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=matter%20and%20form%203d%20scanner&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=af0acceb40e85da356e8e196400f3de8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matter &amp; Form V2<\/a> 3D Scanner is a solid option offering high-quality scans thanks to an excellent 0.1 mm accuracy and fast scan speeds.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for pure value and the lowest price, nothing beats the cost-effective offering of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=ciclop%203d%20scanner&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=7416b335d9eabcefe9e566cecd35bb55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BQ Ciclop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, if you need a scanner capable of higher quality results, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=shining%203d%20einscan%20se&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=0fc54e76932699ddb776e5f4ea65c667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shining 3D EinScan-SE<\/a> is a value-packed professional 3D scanner at a mid-range price.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668185215115\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Who Makes the Best Low-Cost 3D Scanners?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Shining 3D is among the best 3D scanner manufacturers, as exemplified by the excellent EinScan-SE. If we drop in price, Revopoint&#8217;s versatile POP 3D scanner is largely unmatched when it comes to bundling a broad range of scan options into a lightweight, compact, and affordable device. Also worthy of mention is XYZprinting and their 3D scanner range, notably the refreshed and updated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?tag=3dsourced-20&amp;k=XYZprinting+Handheld+2.0&amp;crid=1WOJHB3VKHPZW&amp;sprefix=xyzprinting+handheld+2.0%2Caps%2C140&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">XYZprinting Handheld 2.0<\/a>, which offers excellent resolution at a great price.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-scanners\/best-professional-3d-scanners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7642\">Professional 3D scanners buyer&#8217;s guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-diy-3d-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7643\">DIY 3D scanner kits you can build at home<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-3d-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7644\">The best 3D scanners &#8211; ranked<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-software\/best-3d-scanner-apps-ios-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7645\">Top 3D scanner apps (for iOS and Android)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you&#8217;re interested in getting into 3D scanning? 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